LR refreshes its brand identity
DECEMBER 9, 2013 — Lloyd’s Register (LR) has unveiled what it says is “a refreshed brand identity, with the introduction of a new logo that celebrates the culture of innovation built over
Six newbuilds to have methanol burning ME-LGI engines
DECEMBER 9, 2013 — Could methanol be as attractive an alternate clean fuel as LNG? The world’s largest methanol supplier, Canada’s Methanex Corporation, thinks so. It reports that its Waterfront Shipping subsidiary
NNS opens new Apprentice School
DECEMBER 9, 2013 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reports that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has officially opened its new Apprentice School, located at 3101 Washington Ave. in downtown Newport News,
Drydocks World lifts 10,000 t topsides unit
DECEMBER 9, 2013 — Drydocks World, Dubai, says it has “created history in marine and offshore operations” by lifting the 10,000-t topside of the first gravity base of the semi-submersible and world’s
AWO comments on shale gas waste water
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — The American Waterways Operators, the national trade association representing the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, has submitted comments on the U.S. Coast Guard’s draft policy for the bulk
Best ever year for cruise ship Azipod orders
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — ABB says that 2013 will be its best year ever for cruise ship Azipod orders. It has won orders worth $180 million this year to deliver complete electrical
Cat upgrades MaK M 25 C
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — Caterpillar Marine has announced the development of new features and increased power ratings for the MaK M 25 C propulsion engine. Key updates include reduced part load fuel
American Club adds to management team
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — The American P&I Club is reorganizing its underwriting and business development functions into a regionalized structure comprising the Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), South and Southeast Asia,
FMC vote delays P3 vessel sharing plan
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted yesterday to approve a request for additional information from the parties to the proposed P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement, FMC Agreement No.
ZF Marine to strengthen China presence
DECEMBER 6, 2013 — As the Marintec China 2013 event drew to a close, Marine Propulsion Systems, a business unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, said that China continues to be a key